641 ⟶ Islam's Arrival Marks End of Coptic Period in Egypt
The Coptic period, in its more specific definition, ends whe...
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⛪ Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded
Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. Mark the Evangelist founds the Church of Alexandria as the first Patriarch (traditional date).⟶
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Egypt✝️ Foundation of the Coptic Orthodox Church by Saint Mark
Traditional date of foundation of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria by the apostle Mark the Evangelist.⟶
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Egypt✝️ Mark the Evangelist Establishes the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria
In Coptic Orthodox Christianity, Mark the Evangelist becomes the first Pope of Alexandria, thus establishing the Christian Church in Africa.⟶
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Egypt☪️ Islam's Arrival Marks End of Coptic Period in Egypt
The Coptic period, in its more specific definition, ends when Islam is introduced into Egypt.⟶
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